Fundraising Strategy

Common Good Advisors will help you secure the resources needed to achieve your mission.  We work in partnership with our nonprofit clients to improve fundraising efforts, diversify revenue sources and strengthen messaging around funding priorities.

Our team brings the knowledge of fundraising practice, strategies and theory needed to build long-term, sustainable fund development. Our services include:

• Development audit and strategy

• Grant writing

• Fundraising training for Board and staff

• Campaign design and feasibility studies

Program Design

Common Good Advisors specializes in the strategic development of philanthropic grantmaking programs for small-, mid- and large-sized charitable organizations. We work with clients to identify philanthropic interest areas, establish criteria to guide funding decisions and create performance measurements to ensure impact-oriented investments.

Our team will craft a powerful giving strategy that delivers on your philanthropic vision. Our services include:

• Philanthropic values assessment

• Landscape analysis

• Grantmaking procedures

• Impact evaluations

Communications

Common Good Advisors works with organizations to create and implement effective communications strategies. Whether it is crafting a strong philanthropic identity to guide grantmaking or developing multi-channel fundraising communications that increase revenue, our team of experts will design the right strategy to reach your target audience. Our services include:

• Communications strategy

• Brand messaging

• Case for support development

• Social and traditional media development

Organizational Development

Common Good Advisors works with nonprofits to identify and prioritize areas of organizational development. Through our comprehensive approach to capacity building, we create results-driven operational strategies that make our clients stronger, more resilient and more sustainable. Our services include:

• Strategic planning

• Organizational assessment

• Systems and policy development

• Leadership and Board development

• Business continuity planning